Upcoming meetings/ news

If you have a large item that doesn't fit in your blue bin that you can call Republic at (800) 578-2664.

Lake Township DOES NOT have a dump site. The closest one is Harrison.

If you notice a streetlight burned out or flickering, please report it to Consumers: https://www.consumersenergy.com/outages/street-light-outage-report

The Lake Township Clerk's office is located within the Lake Township hall at 1380 N. Michelson Road. The public office hours vary. Please call first to ensure we can meet your needs before you arrive. The clerk can be reached by email: laketownshipclerk@gmail.com or by phone: 989-202-4684.

March 25, 2025 6pm ZBA meeting Notice

March 29, 2025 1pm Annual Meeting of the Electors Notice

April 8, 2025 7pm Lake Township Board Meeting

April 15, 2025 5pm Planning Commission Meeting

SPRING LEAF PICK UP BID SPECS

SUMMER BLIGHT CLEAN UP BID

2025 SUMMER MOWING BID SPECS

**ALERT - Short-Term Rentals: Please take notice that the use of dwellings for short-term rentals is prohibited in all zoning districts within Lake Township pursuant to the Township Zoning Ordinance.

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Our Vision

To provide our citizens and visitors a safe, pleasant and fun environment to live, work and enjoy. As stewards of the Western shore of Houghton Lake, we understand what it takes to keep our waterways clean, safe and accessible to the general public.

Board Meetings are conducted the 2nd Tuesday of each month, 7 p.m. at the Lake Township Hall 1380 N. Michelson Rd., Houghton Lake

Lake Township Fire Dept: 13473 W Shore Dr

Phone: (989) 422-5315 (the station is not manned, for emergencies call 911, if you want to talk with the chief, call him directly)

laketownshipfd@gmail.com

LTFD Fire Chief: Scott Wrzesinski

Phone: (989) 233-4437

apba07@yahoo.com

Zoning Board of Appeals: Pat Riss,

Chairperson

Phone: (586) 484-3737

patriss@comcast.net

Planning Commission: Kim Chase

Chairperson

Phone: (810) 348-2318

kjochase@gmail.com

Lake Twp.

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake, MI 48629-0536

Phone: (989) 202-4684

Supervisor: John Hibbard

1380 Michelson Rd.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (586) 260-8263laketwp.supervisorroscommon@gmail.com

Clerk: Andrea Grabowski

1380 N. Michelson Rd.

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 202-4684 laketownshipclerk@gmail.com

Treasurer: Harry Trier

PO Box 536

Houghton Lake MI 48629

Phone: (989) 422-6628 laketownshiptreasurer@gmail.com

Trustee: Scott Hassler

P.O. Box 536

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (989) 915-3164

Trustee: Pam Surprenant

1380 Michelson Rd.

Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Phone: (810) 623-4535

trusteesurprenant@gmail.com

Ordinance Enforcement Officer:

Kevin Rose

Phone: (989) 202-4736

laketownshipoeo@gmail.com

PO Box 536 Houghton Lake, MI 48629

Assessor: Mike Houserman

Phone: (989) 302-0848 houserman.assessing@yahoo.com

About

OUR COMMUNITY SERVICES/ INFORMATION

To obtain a garage sale permit, please call the Lake Township Clerk at (989) 202-4684. In person by Appt only. Or request by email laketownshipclerk@gmail.com
Republic trash service is every Tuesday. Large item's, call for pick up: (800) 578-2664
Hazardous Waste Collection May 31, 2025 and Sept 6, 2025 FLYER
Leaf Pickup: Pending 2025 dates, morning pickups (bio-degradable bags only, set out the night before, leaves only, no brush or other yard waste)
Burning Permits: (866) 922-2876, Flyer click here.
Houghton Lake Cemetery: 1476 Michelson Rd
Houghton Lake Building Agency (989) 422-3687
Houghton Lake Sewer Authority (989) 422-5811